Course Details in 2025/26 Session


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Module Title LM Rural Poverty and Development
SchoolGovernment
Department International Development
Module Code 07 03079
Module Lead Robert Leurs
Level Masters Level
Credits 20
Semester Semester 1
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions None
Exclusions
Description The module starts by exploring the nature and causes of rural poverty, as well as the evolution of rural poverty policy interventions. It then critically evaluates a number of rural poverty interventions, including land reform, agricultural markets and fair trade, micro finance, basic needs approaches in education and health, technological transformation, migration and processes of globalisation.
Learning Outcomes By the end of this module, students should be able to:
  • Understand and critique different definitions of rural poverty
  • Articulate different causes of rural poverty
  • Critically evaluate a number of different rural poverty policy interventions
  • Articulate the possible impacts of globalization on the rural poor
Assessment 03079-01 : Assignment 1 : Coursework (40%)
03079-02 : Assignment 2 : Coursework (60%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions Assessments: One 2,000 word practical assignment worth 40%; One 3,000 word essay worth 60%
Reassessment: Submission of failed component
Other
Reading List Chambers R 1983. Rural Development Putting the last first, Longman Scientific and Technical.